Managing editors develop content strategies that align with a business strategy or goal. Their duties include determining which platforms to target, how best to reach an audience, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams.
Managing Editor Job Description Template
We are seeking a creative strategist with excellent interpersonal skills for the role of managing editor. The managing editor will be responsible for managing a team of writers, staying abreast of developments in Search Engine Marketing (SEO), and studying content performance analytics.
To ensure success as a managing editor, candidates should have an eye for good content, demonstrate leadership, and have good written and verbal communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch managing editor will be attuned to the business-client relationship and is a natural project manager.
Managing Editor Responsibilities:
- Managing a content team that includes writers and graphic designers.
- Keeping up to date with changes in Google’s SEO algorithms.
- Monitoring Google Analytics and other tools to understand which content effectiveness.
- Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to align with strategic business goals.
- Conducting audience research to figure out how best to reach your audience.
- Determining which social media platforms to focus on.
- Growing your online audience.
- Editing copywriting and checking that all work meets publishing standards.
- Hiring and supervising copywriters and graphic designers.
- Ensure that published content is consistent with the company style guide.
- Planning daily operations.
Managing Editor Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong editing skills, as well as written and verbal communication.
- Data-driven, analytical mindset.
- Project management and teamwork ability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in content marketing tools and performance metrics.